- Jan 10, 2017
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I know we discussed the new age requirements but did we discuss the tumble/stunting rule changes?
3. New Level 1 Standing/Running Tumbling Rule:
No tumbling is allowed in immediate combination after a round off. If tumbling does occur after a round off a clear and distinct pause must immediately follow a round off or round off rebound.
4. New Level 2 Tumbling Rule:
There is no twisting or turning allowed after a back handspring step out. The feet must come together after the skill is completed prior to twisting or turning.
Example: Back handspring step out > ½ turn = Illegal.
5. New Level 3 Tumbling Rule:
No tumbling is allowed after a flip or an aerial cartwheel.
Clarification: If any tumbling follows a flip or an aerial cartwheel, at least one step into the next tumbling skill must be included to separate the two passes. Stepping out of a flip is considered a continuation of the same tumbling pass. An athlete must take an additional step out of a flip step out. However, if the athlete finishes the skill with both feet together, then one step is all that is needed to create a new tumbling pass.
6. New Level 4 Stunts Rule:
Release skills that land in a non-upright position must have 3 catchers for a multi-based stunt and 2 catchers for a single based stunt.
7. New Level 4 Stunts Rule:
Extended skills exceeding ½ and up to 1 twist must land in a two leg stunt, platform position or a liberty (body position variations are not allowed).
Example: full up to immediate extended heel stretch is illegal, full up to extension is legal.
Clarification: An extended platform position must be visibly held prior to hitting a single leg stunt other than a liberty
8. New Level 5 Youth/JR/Restricted Tumbling Rule:
No tumbling is allowed after the twisting skill.
Clarification: If any tumbling follows a twisting skill at least one step into the next tumbling skill must be included to separate the two passes. Stepping out of a twisting skill (i.e. Arabian) is considered a continuation of the same tumbling pass. An athlete must take an additional step out of a twisting skill step out. However, if the athlete finishes the twisting skill with both feet together, then one step is all that is needed to create a new tumbling pass.
9. New Level 5 Stunt Rule:
Release skills that land in a non-upright position must have 3 catchers for a multi base stunt and 2 catchers for a single based stunt.
10. New Level 6 Stunt Rule:
A spotter is required when performing a free flip and a release move with an inverted position landing at prep level or below.
3. New Level 1 Standing/Running Tumbling Rule:
No tumbling is allowed in immediate combination after a round off. If tumbling does occur after a round off a clear and distinct pause must immediately follow a round off or round off rebound.
4. New Level 2 Tumbling Rule:
There is no twisting or turning allowed after a back handspring step out. The feet must come together after the skill is completed prior to twisting or turning.
Example: Back handspring step out > ½ turn = Illegal.
5. New Level 3 Tumbling Rule:
No tumbling is allowed after a flip or an aerial cartwheel.
Clarification: If any tumbling follows a flip or an aerial cartwheel, at least one step into the next tumbling skill must be included to separate the two passes. Stepping out of a flip is considered a continuation of the same tumbling pass. An athlete must take an additional step out of a flip step out. However, if the athlete finishes the skill with both feet together, then one step is all that is needed to create a new tumbling pass.
6. New Level 4 Stunts Rule:
Release skills that land in a non-upright position must have 3 catchers for a multi-based stunt and 2 catchers for a single based stunt.
7. New Level 4 Stunts Rule:
Extended skills exceeding ½ and up to 1 twist must land in a two leg stunt, platform position or a liberty (body position variations are not allowed).
Example: full up to immediate extended heel stretch is illegal, full up to extension is legal.
Clarification: An extended platform position must be visibly held prior to hitting a single leg stunt other than a liberty
8. New Level 5 Youth/JR/Restricted Tumbling Rule:
No tumbling is allowed after the twisting skill.
Clarification: If any tumbling follows a twisting skill at least one step into the next tumbling skill must be included to separate the two passes. Stepping out of a twisting skill (i.e. Arabian) is considered a continuation of the same tumbling pass. An athlete must take an additional step out of a twisting skill step out. However, if the athlete finishes the twisting skill with both feet together, then one step is all that is needed to create a new tumbling pass.
9. New Level 5 Stunt Rule:
Release skills that land in a non-upright position must have 3 catchers for a multi base stunt and 2 catchers for a single based stunt.
10. New Level 6 Stunt Rule:
A spotter is required when performing a free flip and a release move with an inverted position landing at prep level or below.
